Politics

Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has advised that the ruling ordering the deregistration of some political parties in Nigeria be overturned. The NDC presidential candidate has denounced on the altar of politics the growing damage to the nation’s sacred institutions, reiterating the need for Nigeria to restore the dignity, independence and integrity of …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has strongly criticized the Federal High Court decision ordering the deregistration of the ADC and four other political parties, alleging that the decision is part of a broader strategy to weaken the opposition’s strength ahead of the 2027 elections. Responding to a statement issued on Monday by Senior Special Assistant on …

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepen collaboration with federal authorities and security agencies in addressing the worsening security situation in the state, including banditry, kidnappings and threats to rural livelihoods. The governor gave the assurance on Monday while receiving the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the South West, Adegoke Fayoade, at …

The Kwara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has categorically rejected the Federal High Court decision ordering the deregistration of the party along with four other political parties, describing the decision as a threat to democratic plurality and an attempt to weaken the opposition vote ahead of the 2027 general elections. Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned in the strongest possible terms against any attempt to use the judiciary as a tool to undermine democracy and plunge Nigeria into a major political crisis. The party said it was deeply alarmed by the ruling reportedly delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in a case filed by …

The National Assembly and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) have stepped up efforts to scale up the student loan initiative, with plans to expand borrowers from 1.6 million to at least 7 million students nationwide. NELFUND Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on Monday during a national awareness program on the student loan program organized …

Post views: 31 By Silvernews, A widow in Imo State, Mrs Esther Iheoma Nwanne Osuagwu, has said her family has endured years of threats, intimidation and violence stemming from a disputed plot of land allegedly left to her by her late husband. Documents made available to Silvernews show that the matter was reported to the police following an alleged …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and others from participation in the 2027 general elections over alleged constitutional violations. Judge Peter Odo Lifu issued the order on Monday while delivering judgment in a lawsuit filed by a group of former lawmakers in …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Maiduguri-based convenience store operator Umar Bashir to 20 years in prison without the possibility of fine for financing terrorism linked to the Boko Haram insurgency. The trial judge, Binta Nyako, delivered the verdict on Monday after the defendant pleaded guilty to the charge brought against him by the federal government. Bashir, who …

The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the Senate President, Inshallah Akpabio, is paranoid about anything that has to do with him in the Senate. The former Governor of Edo State stated this on Sunday while speaking on MIC ON PODCAST. According to him, “He (Akpabio) is very paranoid about anything related to me. Everyone in the …